They say that all good things come to an end. I'm not sure who 'they' are, but it's often a true statement, and it's one that can now apply to Walker of Worlds. Of course, that's assuming that what I've been doing here for the past six years can be classed as good. I'm not so sure myself. I've loved running this site, but the past couple of years have made it clear to me that it's had its day, that I should bow out.

I've made many false starts on trying to get things moving again, but that's just what they have been. I can't stick to any sort of regular posting, and reviewing every book I read has long since had its day. I love reading, I can't stress that enough, but recently I've found so much more pleasure in simply enjoying the stories, in being just an average reader again - not all the time, but enough to make a difference.

Is this the last you'll see of me? Hopefully not. I still want to talk about the books that get me excited, the ones that aren't discussed nearly enough, but I want to do it in moderation, with perhaps a bit more structure to my process. I have some ideas in mind of what I'd like to do, how I'd like to continue talking the talk, but that's all for another day, and another place. And truth be told, none of it may lead anywhere at all.

So...

I'd really just like to say thank you to anyone and everyone - be you a fan, publisher, or author - that has taken the time to stop by here over the years. Every page view, every comment, every email - they've meant a great deal more than I can put into words.

Really sorry to hear this. I discovered your blog a year ago and frequently came back to it to check your views on books that I had read, or even to get tips on which books to read. I wonder if you are open to direct correspondence, to discuss some of these books, writers, plots...

Hey Mark thanks for all the time and effort you have put into this site. It will be missed, but we understand. I hope you continue with your passion for reading. I found your site from the Unsphere and you have introduced me to many more fantastic authors.

Thanks for years of running a great blog! I have found the blog great to consult in my work at a public library. I dont have the time to read everything that I want in every genre so it has been a joy to read all your great thoughts on this type of literature. SF needs enthusiasts like yourself and I hope you continue to enjoy reading without the pressure of running the blog. But I for one will truly miss it and am yet to find a blog that can really top or replace Walker of Worlds.

Sorry to see the website come to a close, Mark. You've provided the SF community with a great service over the years. And many thanks for covering so many of my own books; it's much appreciated. Good luck with future projects.

Sorry for the delay in replying here, but a massive and sincere thanks all, it's really very much appreciated.

I can still be emailed on mark@walkerofworlds.com, so please feel free if you'd like to chat!

Reading is certainly up this year - 30 books up to the end of March. I've also started contributing over at www.sffworld.com. I'm there every few weeks with a review, and hopefully more regularly in the future though. The team there are great - Mark and Rob have very similar tastes to me and are a great source of recommendations :)